siderophore catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0046215

Synonyms

• siderochrome catabolism
• siderophore breakdown
• siderophore catabolism
• siderophore degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of siderophores, low molecular weight Fe(III)-chelating substances made by aerobic or facultatively anaerobic bacteria, especially when growing under iron deficient conditions. The complexes of Fe(3+)-siderophores have very high stability constants and are taken up by specific transport systems by microorganisms; the subsequent release of iron requires enzymatic action.

References

Ontology

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